OK I know this is probably going to sound really stupid but I've never done more than a good wash and a bit of some generic 'polish' on cars previously so....

Now I've finally got a 911 (only been driving 44 years...) and acquired a DAS from a friend who no longer needs it I have started to used the proper products (Basalt Black car so I have all the Blackfire stuff that was recommended on here).

The stupid bit is I'm wondering whether the foam pads (Lake Country Mfg) should be washed/rinsed after use so the product doesn't dry out and possibly go hard making them too abrasive next time or are they OK to just reuse?

Obviously I will always use the same product on each pad regardless.

I currently only have orange and red pads (moderate and light cutting) and don't really have many scratches/swirls to deal with so these seem sufficient for now._________________2002 996 C2 black/black with aerokit and M030

OK I know this is probably going to sound really stupid but I've never done more than a good wash and a bit of some generic 'polish' on cars previously so....

Now I've finally got a 911 (only been driving 44 years...) and acquired a DAS from a friend who no longer needs it I have started to used the proper products (Basalt Black car so I have all the Blackfire stuff that was recommended on here).

The stupid bit is I'm wondering whether the foam pads (Lake Country Mfg) should be washed/rinsed after use so the product doesn't dry out and possibly go hard making them too abrasive next time or are they OK to just reuse?

Obviously I will always use the same product on each pad regardless.

I currently only have orange and red pads (moderate and light cutting) and don't really have many scratches/swirls to deal with so these seem sufficient for now.

I have used the waffle pads with the farecla cutting compound , after use I put them in separate ziplock bags after damping them with a spritz of water.all have been fine when they are brought back out. Usable and just like new .._________________Cayman GT4 Carmine red .. at last it gets the goodies it should have....
997 Gen 2 Turbo S Basalt Black -BBS CHR, Kline inconel exhaust, Polished Bliss air freshener...
Cayenne S diesel 850 N/ m torque!!!! Jet black
SL 55 AMG Obsidian Black
Brompton S2L Black edition

I have used the waffle pads with the farecla cutting compound , after use I put them in separate ziplock bags after damping them with a spritz of water.all have been fine when they are brought back out. Usable and just like new ..

That sounds like a good idea, I've done similar with paintbrushes in the past but not had to decorate a house for over 10 years so forgot about that tip, thank you._________________2002 996 C2 black/black with aerokit and M030

I agree. Junkman is an excellent source of info. I use APC to get the worst off my pads first and then finish off by hand._________________997.2 C4 PDK

KJDSuzuka

Joined: 18 Feb 2015Posts: 1195Location: Monmouthshire

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:14 pm Post subject:

I always wash my pads with a detergent, allow them to dry and store them in a clear zip tie food bag._________________Arctic Silver 997 Manual Carrera 2s

Paul911c4Newbie

Joined: 08 Sep 2017Posts: 21

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 7:07 pm Post subject:

Pad used for natty wax how do you clean them

maldrenImola

Joined: 07 Oct 2016Posts: 825

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:47 am Post subject:

As KJD above, Fairy Liquid is great at getting polish off the pad but rinse very well._________________Mike
2003 996.2 C2 Coupe Arctic Silver

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